The Comparative Analysis :

BMW M135i (12 - 15) vs. VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

€ 39,900
BMW M135i (12 - 15) BMW M135i
€ 22,900
 VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16) VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
€ 39,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The BMW M135i is 2.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion.
BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
55.6
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
69.5
78.1
58.7
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
70.8
79.8
69.5 in
Width
70.8 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.8 in
55.6 in
Height
58.7 in
Blueprint BMW M135i (12 - 15)
105.9
170.2
Blueprint VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)
103.1
167.5
170.2 in
Length
167.5 in
105.9 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in

Vehicle Weight

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3307 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4310 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3836 lb
BMW M135i (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
518 lb
15.66 %
VW Golf 3-door 1.6 TDI BlueMotion (15 - 16)

General

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
F21
Generation
AU
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Rear-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Straight-six gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
BMW
Engine Series
Engine Code
*DBK*
4
Valves
4
6
Cylinders
4
3 L / 147 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
316 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
BMW M135i
316 hp
108 hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
332 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
BMW M135i
332 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Performance

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

233 ft
0.000 sec

BMW M135i

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.82 lb/hp
BMW M135i
10.47 lb/hp
25.82 lb/hp
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion

Fuel Economy / Emissions

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
69 mpg
BMW M135i
29 mpg
69 mpg
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
22 mpg
city
60 mpg
No data
highway
74 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
404 mi
Range
914 mi
BMW M135i
404 mi
914 mi
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Environmental Impact
151.6 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
70 kWh
BMW M135i
151.6 kWh
70 kWh
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
303 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

BMW M135i
VW Golf 1.6 TDI BlueMotion
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
1003 lb
Maximum Payload
1047 lb
10.2 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
34 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36 cu ft